centrist
noun
cen·trist
ˈsen-trist 
1
often Centrist
: a member of a center party
2
: a person who holds moderate views
centrist
adjective
Examples of centrist in a Sentence
The candidate hopes to appeal to centrists nationwide.
the centrists will most likely rally behind the candidate who favors reforming the government program—not abolishing it entirely
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The unrest presents the biggest challenge yet for Paz, a business-friendly centrist who came to power six months ago as a wave of conservative electoral wins swept the region.
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ABC News, 19 May 2026
Streeting’s views could prove a significant hurdle in garnering support from Labour’s membership, however, with left-wing factions within the party regarding him as too centrist or even right wing.
—Alexander Smith, NBC news, 14 May 2026
That document laid out strategies for electing centrists to the council.
—David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times, 9 May 2026
The strange upside of high-profile rulings like Friday’s is a boost to Democratic messaging against the few swing-state centrist Republicans who are still clinging to House seats.
—Nicholas Wu, semafor.com, 8 May 2026
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ABC News, 19 May 2026
Streeting’s views could prove a significant hurdle in garnering support from Labour’s membership, however, with left-wing factions within the party regarding him as too centrist or even right wing.
—Alexander Smith, NBC news, 14 May 2026
That document laid out strategies for electing centrists to the council.
—David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times, 9 May 2026
The strange upside of high-profile rulings like Friday’s is a boost to Democratic messaging against the few swing-state centrist Republicans who are still clinging to House seats.
—Nicholas Wu, semafor.com, 8 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for centrist
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“Centrist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/centrist. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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